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Tekton Double Impacts

Anybody out there heard these??

I have dedicated audio room 14.5x20.5x9 ft.  Currently have Marantz Reference CD/Intergrated paired to Magnepan 1.7's with REL T-7 subs.  For the vast majority of music I love this system.  The only nit pick is that it is lacking/limited in covering say below 35 hz or so.  For the first time actually buzzed the panel with an organ sacd. Bummer.  Thought of upgrading subs to rythmicks but then I will need to high pass the 1.7's.  Really don't want to deal with that approach.

Enter the Double Impacts.  Many interesting things here.  Would certainly have a different set of strengths here.  Dynamics, claimed bottom octave coverage in one package, suspect a good match to current electronics.

I've read all the threads here so we do not need to rehash that.  Just wondering if others out there have FIRST HAND experience with these or other Tekton speakers

Thanks.
corelli
corelli OP
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@vidiot33       My hat is off to you--that's quite a read. Perhaps not War and Peace, but still an accomplishment.

Many pages back there was an individual who had space issues and went with the Impact Monitors.  He actually bought a pair of REL subs I had for sale (back when I first bought my DI's) and he was very pleased with the result. Many people would probably be happy without subs. Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with any of the above choices as they all share the critical tweeter array.  But if I wanted a full range all in one package I would lean towards the Electron SE's.  Wish I could tell you I've heard them all--I haven't.  Just a gut feeling that they are well worth the cost.  Then there is the Perfect SET to consider.  What electronics will you be using? 
sathtom
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Hi All,
I am a newbie in Audio. I am looking for stereo setup for my room (22 ft long x 15 ft wide x 10 ft high). I have been following Tekton Double Impact (including this Thread) and very much impressed on the reviews. I like Mcintosh MA252 Integrated Amplifier but it has mixed reviews, one of the cons is it doesn't pair well with medium sensitvity speakers. I know DI is a High sensitivity speaker but I want to know if anyone has tried DI with MA252..?

Thanks.

david_ten
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@sathtom  Do you own the McIntosh MA252 or are you considering it?
sathtom
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@sathtom Do you own the McIntosh MA252 or are you considering it?
@david_ten: I am considering it. I want to pick a speaker & Amp that should work properly for many years. As Mcintosh Amps lasts long and also because of its reputation I am interested in the cheapest Amp (MA252) of Mcintosh.
david_ten
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@sathtom  Thanks. I did a quick read up on the amp and it will work fine in terms of powering the DIs.

I, of course, do not know your preferences however (for my sensitivities) I would look to pair it with the DI-BE version or the SEs, which can be had used at reasonable prices. I say this because the MA252 / DI is more of a like-like pairing. The BE version or the SEs with the MA252 will likely be more balanced. Again, my opinion. 
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